Alderdale, Washington

Alderdale is an extinct town in Klickitat County, in the U.S. state of Washington. The GNIS classifies it as a populated place.[1]

A post office called Alderdale was established in 1907, and remained in operation until 1962.[2] The community took its name from nearby Alder Creek.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Alderdale, Washington
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 12 July 2016.
  3. Meany, Edmond S. (1923). Origin of Washington geographic names. Seattle: University of Washington Press. p. 3.

Coordinates: 45°50′05″N 119°55′15″W / 45.83472°N 119.92083°W / 45.83472; -119.92083

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